Babylon honors Autism Awareness Month

In honor of Autism Awareness Month, the Town of Babylon will be hosting an informational event about the condition Wednesday night.

The event, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Old Town Hall in Babylon Village, will include speeches by individuals who have been personally affected by autism.

Organizations and vendors expected to attend include Nassau/Suffolk Law Services, the Autism Coalition of Long Island, Nassau Suffolk Services for Autism, the Nassau Suffolk Chapter of the Autism Society of America and the Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism Association.